| Authority: Okamura |
Type
species: Hizikia
fusiformis (Harvey) Okamura |
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| Commercial
species:
fusiformis
(FUS)
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| Common
names: Chiau tsai, Hai ti tun, Hai toe din, Hai
tsao, Hai tso, Hijiki,
Hoi tsou, Nongmichae |
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Classification:
Eukaryota, Phylum Heterokontophyta, Order Fucales, Family Sargassaceae. |
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| AlgaeBase
names and species: 1 names - 1 current as of 12-2001. |
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Hizikia
production
click country to go to GIS |
Tons
per annum
wild harvest |
Tons
per annum
cultivated |
| Japan |
n/a |
0 |
| North
Korea |
640 |
3,360 |
| South
Korea |
560 |
2,940 |
| Total |
7,500 |
1,200 |
6,300 |
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Production
Approximate annual production figures from recent
years are as above.
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Biology & Agronomy
In preparation.
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Chemistry
Like many seaweeds, Hijikia tends to concentrate heavy metals.
Culturing the plants near polluted areas may lead to excessive
levels of arsenic.
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Processing
We have several monographs in progress covering analytical
procedures post-harvest treatment and process technology. Check
the processing
index for available web pages and monographs.
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Products, Uses & Applications
Sea vegetable used in a variety of soups and other dishes.
Especially prominent in Japanese and Korean cuisine. |
| List of
species' uses and community affiliations |
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| Genus |
GenID |
SpID |
Species |
Uses |
Communities |
| Hizikia |
HI |
FUS |
fusiformis |
FH |
SV |
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uses
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Hizikia is most strongly associated with the
Seavegetables
community.
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